GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?
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Answer : 3. "Chandra Gupta "
Explanation :
Chandragupta Maurya adopted Jainsim in his last days. He went to South India (Shravanabelogola, near Mysore, Karnataka), under the leadership of Bhadrabahu, where he died observing Fast
Q: The Chief of the Indian Navy has the rank of–
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Answer : 4. "Admiral "
Explanation :
An Admiral of the fleet is a military naval officer of the highest rank. In many nations, the rank is reserved for wartime of ceremonial appointments. It is usually a rank above admiral (which is now usually the highest rank in peace-time for officers in active service) and is often held by the most senior admiral of an entire naval sevice.
Q: In which language were the ‘Early Buddist Texts’ composed?
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Answer : 2. "Pali"
Explanation :
Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.
Q: Which of the following has not been found in the excavation in Terracotta of Indus Valley sites?
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Answer : 3. "Cow "
Explanation :
There is no evidences of cow in terracotta in Indus civilization
Q: Which country has recently decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI?
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Answer : 1. "India"
Explanation :
India has decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.
1. Reason behind the purchase: To enhance and modernize the strength of the Indian Air Force.
2. Manufacture of aircraft: In India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
3. Price: ₹11,000 crore.
4. Use of aircraft: In both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.
5. Impact: To enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen it as a regional power.
Q: Who was Mahavira?
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Answer : 2. "24th Tirthankara "
Explanation :
Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Joins and original Founder of Jainism. The 23rd tirthankar of Jains was Pasravnath.
Q: Which country assisted India to establish the KoodanKulam Nuclear Power Station in Tamil Nadu?
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Answer : 1. "Russia "
Explanation :
Koodan-Kulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) is associated with Russia, which is located in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. KKNP is Indias first pressurised water reactor belonging to the light water category.
Q: Pramila Malik has been made the first woman Assembly Speaker of which state?
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Answer : 2. "Odisha Assembly"
Explanation :
1. Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Pramila Malik has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the Odisha Assembly.
2. Pramila Mallik has been MLA from Binjharpur assembly constituency six times, for the first time she was elected in the year 1990 on the Janata Dal ticket and in the year 2000 from Biju Janata Dal.